Pressure in Likud: Cancel the agreement with Smotrich and sign with Vinter

Sources within Likud are pressuring Netanyahu's associates to change the surplus agreement map in the right-wing bloc and sign with the 'Amcha Yisrael' party led by Ofer Vinter, instead of the planned agreement with Religious Zionism. The agreement with Smotrich has not yet been signed, and the move may pave the way for an agreement between Smotrich and Ben Gvir.

Sources within Likud are pressuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's associates to cancel the planned surplus agreement with Religious Zionism (Bezalel Smotrich) and instead sign with the 'Amcha Yisrael' party led by Ofer Vinter, should it become clear that the new party passes the electoral threshold. The agreement with Smotrich has not yet been signed, and the delay, according to assessments, is intended to leave room for changes based on developments in polls. Senior Likud officials claim that Vinter brings a new audience from the center and moderate religious Zionism. If Likud signs with Vinter, it will free up space for a natural surplus agreement between Smotrich and Ben Gvir, which could save votes for both parties hovering around the electoral threshold. The final decision will be made close to the deadline, 11 days before the elections.